Michael Schellenberger

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9/27/2025, 7:03:23 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@NewStatesman Ellison: We need to unify all of the national data. Put it into a database where it's easily consumable by the AI model, and then ask whatever question you like.

Blair: So you're really through the use of this, you're revolutionizing the way government works, right? The services
Michael Shellenberger
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This article in the left-wing UK magazine @NewStatesman details how Ellison bankrolled Starmer's Digital ID push.

This is not a partisan issue. Freedom lovers on the Left and Right should both aggressivley oppose digital totalitarianism.
Michael Shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer Oracle's Larry Ellison is funding Tony Blair Institute. Oracle is in the business of digital IDs. This is bad.

"Ellison invested $130 million in the TBI between 2021 and 2023, with a further $218 million pledged since then. The scale of funding took the TBI from a headcount of
Michael Shellenberger
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The man behind the digital ID push is Larry Ellison, owner of Oracle, CBS, CNN, and, soon, TikTok. He wants data centralization and total surveillance. "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we're constantly watching & recording everything that's going on." Terrifying.
Michael Shellenberger
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And after the government combines your personal, banking, and voting data under a single digital ID, it will add social media and vaccine information. Same with Real ID in the US. The Censorship Industrial Complex was dress rehearsal for digital ID.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing concerns about digital IDs and their implications for cybersecurity and privacy. It presents a critical perspective on the centralization of data, suggesting it poses a significant risk to personal information security. The statement also references expert opinion to support its argument.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harms of digital IDs, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm by raising awareness of cybersecurity risks. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy by advocating against data centralization, which could undermine individual privacy. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing expert insights into the risks associated with digital IDs. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    It engages in constructive criticism by questioning the digital ID initiative without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]